Effect of Physical Activity on Self-Concept: Theoretical Model on the Mediation of Body Image and Physical Self-Concept in Adolescents

Physical activity can help individuals to achieve a positive self-concept and promote psychological well-being in adolescents through the improvement of physical perceptions and body satisfaction. The importance of BMI, body dissatisfaction, and physical self-concept on the configuration of the self...

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Detalhes bibliográficos
Autores: Fernández Bustos, Juan Gregorio, Infantes Paniagua, Álvaro, Cuevas Campos, Ricardo, Contreras Jordán, Onofre
Formato: artículo
Fecha de publicación:2019
País:España
Recursos:Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha
Repositorio:RUIdeRA. Repositorio Institucional de la UCLM
OAI Identifier:oai:ruidera.uclm.es:10578/22719
Acesso em linha:http://hdl.handle.net/10578/22719
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palavra-chave:Physical activity
Self-concept
Structural equation model
Body image
Adolescense
Physical self-concept
Descrição
Resumo:Physical activity can help individuals to achieve a positive self-concept and promote psychological well-being in adolescents through the improvement of physical perceptions and body satisfaction. The importance of BMI, body dissatisfaction, and physical self-concept on the configuration of the self-concept is also emphasized. Educational policymakers and Physical Education teachers should implement strategies to promote physical activity in the schools and provide a Quality Physical Education programs to increase physical activity during adolescence.